Best nurseries in Rushden
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Northamptonshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhymetime Rushden Full day care · 96 places · NN10 0HH | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Happytots Full day care · 24 places · NN10 9PQ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 90 places · NN10 9TP | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Tots and Juniors Full day care · 52 places · NN10 9SL | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Rushden Day Nursery Full day care · 106 places · NN10 9QJ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 96 places · NN10 0LH | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive Full day care · 97 places · NN10 9PW | Good (2023) |
How much does nursery cost in Rushden?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Rushden?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Rushden, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Rhymetime Rushden, Happytots, The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Rushden?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Rushden?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Corby · Kettering · Wellingborough · Earls Barton · Warmington (North Northamptonshire) · Isebrook · Rixon · Weldon
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.